Species and Taxonomy Flashcards
1
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what is taxonomy
A
- the science of classification
2
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what is the order of taxonomy
A
domain, kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, species
3
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how is a species named
A
binomial (two terms)
first term = genus
second term = species
4
Q
how to define a species
A
two organisms able to breed to produce fertile offspring
5
Q
what is meant by the term hierarchy
A
smaller groups placed within larger groups with no overlap between the groups
6
Q
what is courtship behaviour
A
behaviour carried out by organisms to attract a mate of the right species
7
Q
why is courtship behaviour necessary (5)
A
- allows recognition of species
- indication of sexual maturity
- recognition of opposite sex
- establishes a pair bond to raise young
- synchronised mating
8
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What does phylogeny mean?
A
evolutionary history between groups of organisms
